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No one injured in Columbia house fire

October 12, 2022 11:02 AM Zachary Farwell

Firefighters were at the scene Wednesday morning of a house fire in west Columbia.

Firefighters respond to fire at west Columbia apartment complex

October 12, 2022 8:45 AM Zachary Farwell

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Firefighters are responding Wednesday morning to a fire at an apartment complex in west Columbia. Crews dispatched to the Broadway Apartments in the 2900 block of W. Broadway just before 8 a.m., according to Columbia’s Fire & Rescue Dispatch website. An ABC 17 News crew at the scene saw firefighters using a

Police: Murder victim’s body found in closet on High Quest Drive

October 11, 2022 5:08 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia man was formally charged Tuesday in the suspicious death of a woman. Adam Conner, 37, was arrested Tuesday morning. He was charged with second-degree murder and tampering with evidence. A woman had called Columbia police Tuesday after allegedly not seeing her roommate since Friday. Police checked the residence on the

Columbia police uncover woman’s body in closet following suspicious death investigation

October 11, 2022 9:15 AM Kennedy Miller

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia man faces charges following a suspicious death investigation on Monday. The Columbia Police Department released officers responded to the 1700 block of High Quest Drive around 3:40 p.m. after receiving a report of a missing person at risk. Police said officers at the scene found a woman’s body hidden in

Alzheimer’s Association reminds families and patients about resources available in Mid-Missouri

October 11, 2022 5:36 AM Ben Fein

The Alzheimer’s Association in Mid-Missouri is reminding residents of a plethora of resources available to those diagnosed with the disease and their family.

Faulty wires result in family losing entire home

October 10, 2022 5:05 PM Kennedy Miller

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ.) A Boone County family’s mobile home was burnt down Saturday evening, and with it destroyed several irreplaceable items. “I lost my mom’s necklace that had ashes in it. My grandbaby’s half-brother passed away in May, we lost his ashes,” Tammy Crow said. The house fire on Saturday occurred on Wyatt Lane and

Columbia Board of Education holds first meeting with new public comment policy

October 10, 2022 3:26 PM Leila Mitchell

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia Board of Education will hold its biweekly meeting with its new public comment policy Monday night. The meeting is 6:30 p.m. at the Neil C. Aslin District Administration Building. The district said these changes are reflective of new laws passed by the state legislature last session. The district also wants its public

Mid-Missouri fire departments team-up for fire prevention week

October 10, 2022 6:16 AM Joushua Blount

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Mid-Missouri fire departments are teaming-up with the National Fire Protection Association for National Fire Prevention Week. The week started on Sunday and will end this Saturday. This week marks the 100th anniversary of National Fire Prevention Week and the campaign’s theme is “Fire won’t wait. Plan your escape”, pushing everyone to have a quick

MODOT prioritizes safety measures as progress continues on Rocheport Bridge

October 9, 2022 3:55 PM Marina Diaz

Safety measures have been and continue to be a priority for the Missouri Department of Transportation’s construction crews following an injury that happened in late September while working on the new Rocheport bridge.

Officials warn of increased roadkill as nights grow cooler

October 9, 2022 6:50 PM Leila Mitchell

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) As the nights grow cooler across Mid-Missouri, officials say it is important to watch out for animals on the roads. Officials with the Missouri State Highway Patrol are warning about increased roadkill on the roadways this time of year. Boone County Fire Protection District Assistant Fire Chief Gale Blomenkamp said while the increased deer

Road closures to impact last day of Roots N Blues Festival

October 9, 2022 5:09 AM Joushua Blount

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Roots N Blues Festival is set to wrap up it’s last day Sunday at Stephens Lake Park. Gates will open at 12:00 p.m, with the festival set to run till 9:00 p.m. Roots and Blues is set to feature multiple different musical acts and vendors. Tickets can be bought online or at the event

Family loses home to fire in Columbia

October 8, 2022 5:45 PM Hannah Falcon

BOONE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) Just before 3 p.m. Saturday, firefighters were dispatched to a mobile home fire on Wyatt and Leisure Hills Road. Black smoke was visible from Highway 63 due to the size of the fire. Boone County Fire said no people were hurt, but the mobile home was completely destroyed. The total damage

Saturday proclaimed ‘Walk to End Alzheimer’s’ day in Columbia

October 8, 2022 5:07 AM Joushua Blount

COLUMBIA, Mo (KMIZ) Columbia Mayor Barbara Buffaloe proclaimed Saturday, Oct. 8, as Columbia Walk to End Alzheimer’s day. The Alzheimer’s Association held its annual ‘Walk to End Alzheimer’s ‘ Saturday in Columbia at Faurot Field. The event is to help raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s care, support and research. According to the association, more than six million Americans

Columbia Police arrest suspect in alleged kidnapping and rape

October 8, 2022 3:05 AM Joushua Blount

COLUMBIA, Mo (KMIZ) Columbia Police are investigating an alleged kidnapping and rape that took place Friday afternoon. Police say, around 12:45 p.m. authorities were called to the 2300 block of Whitegate Drive. CPD says, they spoke to a victim at that address on White Gate who provided them with evidence and a witness to the

Changes to know as voter registration deadline approaches

October 7, 2022 6:19 PM Hannah Falcon

The last day to register to vote in Missouri’s November midterm election is Wednesday, Oct. 12.

Boone County Republicans care about economy, young voters ahead of midterm elections

October 6, 2022 4:55 PM Hannah Falcon

Republican voters in Boone County met with candidates in an intimate setting to discuss the issues that matter most to them.

Man accused of pushing woman off bridge had previous violent charges

October 6, 2022 7:57 PM Kennedy Miller

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ.) The suspect who is charged with the murder of a Columbia woman was released from prison just a few months ago. Jessie Williams, 31, is accused of pushing Kaylen Schmit off a Highway 63 bridge and killing her Tuesday evening. Schmit, 24, fell 38 feet into a wooded area and died hours later at a hospital. Williams has

CFD union seeks more communication with city during fire chief selection process

October 6, 2022 7:01 PM Leila Mitchell

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The union representing the Columbia Fire Department is speaking out Wednesday, saying there has been a lack of communication from the city manager on the process of hiring a new fire chief. Zack Privette — president of the Columbia Professional Fire Fighters — said since the city named the three finalists for the

Part of Missouri Task Force 1 eyes Saturday for return home from Florida

October 6, 2022 5:47 PM Ryan Shiner

The Boone County Fire Protection District uploaded these photos Thursday to its Facebook page showing the damage caused by Hurricane Ian. COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Boone County Fire Protection District said in a Thursday Facebook post that part of its team could return to Missouri as soon as Saturday. The Disaster Situational Assessment and Reconnaissance

Roots N Blues Festival preparations underway in Columbia

October 6, 2022 6:43 AM Joushua Blount

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Set up is underway Thursday as the Roots N Blues Festival returns to Columbia. The festival is scheduled for Friday through Sunday at Stephens Lake Park. Gates open to guests Friday at 4 p.m. On Saturday and Sunday, the festival will kick off each day at noon. As of now, Roots N